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A baking sheet with several smashed, roasted potatoes topped with seasoning and herbs, with fresh parsley visible in the background.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Chef Jenn
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a simple, flavorful side dish made with tender baby potatoes, garlic butter, and crispy Parmesan cheese. The perfect combo of soft and crunchy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 teaspoons salt divided
  • 2 pounds small red or yellow potatoes washed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • parsley freshly chopped for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush a large baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the potatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and dry with paper towels.
  • Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and smash them to ½-inch thick using the bottom of a glass.
  • Brush the smashed potatoes with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.
  • Flip each potato. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Brush over the potatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Return to the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Serve warm with optional parsley garnish.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use baby Yukon golds or red potatoes; they’re creamy, naturally buttery, and crisp up beautifully.
  • You can line your baking sheet with parchment paper to help with cleanup but the potatoes may not get quite so crispy.
  • Smashing with a flat-bottomed glass gives you even pressure and control; just be gentle!
  • Want more flavor? Add a pinch of smoked paprika or dried rosemary to the garlic butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword crispy smashed potatoes, garlic Parmesan potatoes, oven roasted potatoes, smashed baby potatoes
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